69 m. ago 24 hours in York: the chic Christmas market stay less than two hours from London

An impressive festive market, Michelin-starred restaurants and chic, affordable stays make York the ideal pre-Christmas weekender, says Jes Salter

Politics

4 h. ago We took a £12.50 train ride from Manchester to one of UK's best Christmas markets and found the real treats hidden away

It's always worth having a wander at these places

Economics

4 h. ago The sunny Spanish city with its ‘spectacular’ Christmas markets and lights that’s a £13 flight from Manchester Airport

The Andalusian city transforms into an illuminated wonderland with dazzling displays, twinkling lights and festive shopping

Economics

17 h. ago The world’s most magical Christmas markets for the ideal festive break

Submit to the festive spirit with our pick of the world’s best Christmas markets

Economics

18 h. ago Phone snatching down 30% in Square Mile as City of London Police begin Christmas crime crackdown

Thousands of party-goers and Christmas market visitors are expected to flock to the City over the festive period

Events

18 h. ago 'World's cheapest Christmas market' has 30p beers and warm weather

The UNESCO-listed town comes alive with lanterns and tinsel in December - with 30p beers and T-shirt weather.

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21 h. ago Amy Childs puts on a very leggy display in a festive mini dress and knee high boots as she gets into the festive spirit alongside Lauren Goodger to film the TOWIE Christmas special

Gathered together to film the Christmas special episode, Amy, 35, stepped out in a burgundy fluffy jacket and crimson skater dress as she arrived at a Christmas market.

Culture

21 h. ago Drinkers warned of Guinness Zero drought this Christmas as workers in Belfast go on strike

Around 90 staff at the company's brewery in Belfast will walk out on December 5 with the industrial action running until December 13.

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29 h. ago 'I paid £25 for Manchester Airport parking, I was only there four minutes'

Archie McCaig has criticised Manchester Airport

Economics

40 h. ago Five Greater Manchester motorways closed overnight November 28

It's expected to be a bumper weekend with Christmas Markets, arena shows, Black Friday, and football

Politics

41 h. ago London's best Christmas markets taking place all over town plus the top festive shopping day trips

The best Christmas shopping is a truly one-off experience at a market, fair or pop-up sale

Economics

41 h. ago New waterside Christmas markets coming to Greater Manchester with street food and festive shopping

Running from 26 November to 13 December, it is transforming Salford Quays into a cosy seasonal hub for residents, workers and visitors

Economics

41 h. ago The major Metrolink and Manchester Airport plans in the works

Around 8m more passengers are expected to use the Airport annually once the new Terminal 2 fully opens

Politics

42 h. ago Manchester Airport celebrates first ever direct flights to Bangkok

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched a new weekly service to the Thai capital

Transport

42 h. ago Man arrested on suspicion of involvement in attack at a Manchester synagogue that killed 2

British police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in a deadly attack outside a synagogue last month

Events

43 h. ago Man, 31, is arrested at Manchester Airport on terrorism charges in connection with Heaton Park synagogue attack that left two people dead

The suspect arrived on an inbound flight at Manchester Airport today, Greater Manchester Police said.

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43 h. ago Man arrested at Manchester Airport in latest terror probe into Heaton Park synagogue attack

The 31-year-old was arrested at Manchester Airport on Thursday, police said.

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43 h. ago Man arrested at Manchester Airport over terror attack at synagogue

Greater Manchester Police said a 31-year-old man was detained on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism after arriving on an inbound flight.

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43 h. ago Manchester synagogue attack arrest made as police swoop at airport

A man has been arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism linked to the Manchester synagogue attack last month - this is a breaking story

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43 h. ago Police probing synagogue terror attack arrest man at Manchester Airport

Counter terror cops swooped at Manchester Airport today

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